Tom, Dick, and Harry: The Tale of the American Progressive Income Tax

Prior to joining The Heartland Institute, Lindsey worked as a legislative assistant to a Minnesota state senator.She also worked as a session staffer for a Virginia delegate during the 2015 legislative session and an intern for a U.S. congressman from Virginia in 2012. Lindsey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in government from the College of William and Mary in 2015

Meet Tom, Dick, and Harry. They are three brothers, with three different income levels, as well as three different sets of financial priorities. They are going to help explain the American progressive income tax system, and how all Americans are subject to different tax rates, regardless of the time spent working, and services received.

From Prager University, adapted from an article by investor and economist, Kip Hagopian, and narrated by actress Carolyn Hennesy, learn how Americans pay different amounts for the equal services provided for by the government.

How would you feel if you were Harry in this situation?

Tom, Dick, and Harry: The Tale of the American Progressive Income Tax was last modified: March 24th, 2016 by Lindsey Stroud